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broken ankle

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janet06071
janet06071

I had my op last June  having a plate and scews fitted now nearly a year later I have a lump half way up my scar on the outer side of my leg as anyone else had this happen? it fells soft to touch.

 

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee janet06071

    Posted

    Its probably a local reaction to to one of the screws forming  deep scar tissue.  They are fairly common after this type of procedure.   You can try kneading and massaging it ,but sometimes they just gradually disappear with no treatment.   
    • janet06071
      janet06071 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Thankyou for your reply, its good to know its fairly common,Thanks again Janet,
  • caroline24301
    caroline24301 janet06071

    Posted

    Hello Janet, I have been on this forum for a couple of months. Started searching again today, as I have just discovered a lump in my scar. So i was relieved to read the reply of Marina. How are you getting on? I had my accident in June 2016, broken tib and fib, i have two plates and 6 screws. My major concern is this continuing stiffness in ankle which does not seem to improve. Thank you for any comments you may like to make. Best Wishes, CAROLINE
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